## Gluten-Free Salad Niçoise: A Refreshing and Flavorful Dish
Salad Niçoise is a classic French dish that is perfect for a light and refreshing meal. It is typically made with fresh tuna, hard-boiled eggs, green beans, potatoes, tomatoes, and olives, all tossed in a flavorful vinaigrette dressing. This gluten-free version of Salad Niçoise uses quinoa instead of potatoes, making it a healthier and more filling option. We also offer two variations of the dressing: a classic vinaigrette and a creamy avocado dressing. So whether you're looking for a traditional or a more modern take on this classic dish, we have a recipe for you.
## Recipes:
1. **Classic Gluten-Free Salad Niçoise with Vinaigrette Dressing:** This recipe follows the traditional Niçoise recipe, using fresh tuna, hard-boiled eggs, green beans, tomatoes, and olives. The vinaigrette dressing is made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and herbs.
2. **Gluten-Free Salad Niçoise with Creamy Avocado Dressing:** This variation uses a creamy avocado dressing instead of the traditional vinaigrette. The avocado dressing is made with avocado, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and herbs.
3. **Vegan Gluten-Free Salad Niçoise:** This vegan version of Salad Niçoise uses tofu instead of tuna. The dressing is also made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and herbs.
No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy this delicious and refreshing gluten-free Salad Niçoise.
GLUTEN-FREE SALADE NIçOISE
Green beans, canned tuna, ripe olives, hard-cooked eggs, tomato slices and an herbal vinaigrette top crispy greens for a flavorful salad with its origins in Nice, a French Riviera city.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In tightly covered container, shake all vinaigrette ingredients until well blended. Refrigerate until serving time.
- In medium saucepan, place beans in 1 inch water (salted if desired). Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Boil uncovered 5 minutes. Cover and boil about 5 minutes longer or until crisp-tender; drain. Refrigerate beans about 1 hour or until cold.
- Line 4 plates with salad greens. Arrange beans, tomatoes and eggs around edges of plates. Mound tuna in center. Garnish with olives, anchovies and parsley. Serve with vinaigrette.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 395, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 700 mg
CLASSIC NICOISE SALAD
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 55m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Put the potatoes in a medium saucepan; cover with cold water and season with salt. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and cook until fork-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and transfer to a medium bowl; drizzle with the wine and let cool. Reserve the saucepan.
- Meanwhile, bring a separate saucepan of salted water to a boil. Fill a bowl with salted ice water. Add the haricots verts to the boiling water; cook until crisp-tender and bright green, 2 to 4 minutes. Drain and immediately plunge into the ice water to cool; drain and pat dry.
- Place the eggs in the reserved saucepan and cover with cold water by about 1 inch. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then cover, remove from the heat and let stand, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain, then run under cold water to cool. Peel under cold running water.
- Make the dressing: Whisk the vinegar, shallot, mustard, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a bowl. Whisk in the olive oil in a slow, steady stream until emulsified.
- Toss the tomatoes ian a small bowl with salt and pepper to taste. Add about 1/4 cup dressing to the potatoes and toss. Quarter the hard-cooked eggs.
- Divide the lettuce among 4 plates. Arrange the potatoes, haricots verts, radishes, hard-cooked eggs and tuna on top. Pour any juices from the tomatoes into the dressing, then add the tomatoes to the plates. Drizzle with the dressing and top with the olives.
GLUTEN-FREE SALAD NICOISE
This fun twist on the classic niçoise uses sweet potatoes with spinach and a citrusy dressing for a flavorful and filling main-dish salad.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F.
- Prick sweet potato all over with fork. Rub with 1/4 teaspoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Place on ungreased small pan. Bake 45 to 60 minutes or until tender when pierced with knife. Cool slightly; cut in half lengthwise, then cut each half into 8 wedges.
- In large bowl, beat first 5 Vinaigrette ingredients with whisk; slowly beat in olive oil, then parsley and basil. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Place 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes or until very hot. Rub tuna with 1 teaspoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt; quickly cook on one side 3 to 4 minutes or until brown. Turn and quickly brown other side 2 to 3 minutes; transfer to cutting board, and cover with foil. Allow to rest 4 minutes; then cut diagonally into 12 slices.
- Heat 4-quart saucepan filled two-thirds with water to boiling over medium-high heat. Prepare an ice bath (mixture of ice and water in large bowl). Cook green beans in boiling water 2 to 3 minutes or until bright green, then drain and transfer to ice bath 2 minutes. Drain thoroughly; set aside.
- Beat vinaigrette again with whisk; toss spinach in vinaigrette. Divide spinach among 4 plates; divide remaining ingredients among plates on top of spinach. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 220 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 660 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g
GREEN BEAN NIçOISE SALAD
Vegetarian Niçoise salad with green beans, radishes, olives, new potatoes, and eggs
Provided by Katherine Sacks
Categories Green Bean Salad Spring Olive Potato Capers Radish Vegetarian Egg Picnic
Yield Serves 8-12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a medium pot; add cold water to cover by 1". Season with salt, bring to a boil, and cook until potatoes are fork-tender, 12-15 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl of ice water and chill until cold, about 3 minutes. Transfer to paper towels and pat dry, reserving bowl of ice water.
- Meanwhile, bring another medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add green beans and cook until crisp-tender, 2-4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to ice water; reserve hot water in pot. Chill beans until cold, about 3 minutes. Transfer to paper towels and pat dry, reserving bowl of ice water.
- Return water in green bean pot to a boil, carefully add eggs, and cook 8 minutes. Transfer eggs to ice water and chill until cold, about 5 minutes. Peel; set aside.
- Combine shallot, lemon zest, lemon juice, Dijon, honey, pepper, and 1/4 tsp. salt in a medium bowl. Whisk in 3 Tbsp. oil in a slow, steady stream, then whisk in 1 Tbsp. dill.
- Heat remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in a small saucepan over medium-high. Add capers and cook, swirling pan occasionally, until capers burst and are crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer capers with slotted spoon to paper towels. Let oil cool.
- Toss green beans in a large bowl with half of the dressing. Arrange on a platter. Transfer potatoes to same bowl and toss with 1 Tbsp. dressing; arrange in a section on top of green beans. Toss radishes with 1 Tbsp. dressing in same bowl; arrange in another section on top of green beans. Cut eggs into quarters and place eggs and olives in sections on top of green beans, letting some beans show through. Just before serving, drizzle salad with remaining dressing, then top with fried capers and remaining 1 Tbsp. dill.
SALADE NIçOISE
Provided by Toby Cecchini
Categories salads and dressings
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Quarter the lettuce through the root end. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels. Place each quarter on a large plate or in a shallow bowl. Drain the tuna and place in a bowl; flake into bite-size pieces with a fork and scatter over the lettuce. Next, scatter the potatoes, beans, pepper, artichoke hearts and tomatoes. Arrange an egg half to the side of each plate. Sprinkle the dish with the anchovies, olives and capers.
- Mix the vinegar, mustard and garlic in a bowl. Whisk in the oil until thickened. Season with the salt, pepper and herbs. Drizzle over salads. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 808, UnsaturatedFat 41 grams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 56 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 36 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 1306 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your salad.
- Don't overcook the vegetables. They should be tender but still have a bit of crunch.
- Make sure the dressing is well-balanced. It should be flavorful but not overpowering.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make a salad Niçoise, so feel free to add or omit ingredients to suit your taste.
Conclusion:
Salad Niçoise is a classic French dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. This gluten-free version is just as delicious as the traditional recipe, and it is also easy to make. So next time you are looking for a healthy and satisfying meal, give this salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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